Mehmet Tutal
PRACTICE OVERVIEW:
Mehmet is a senior finance and investment professional with over 35 years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the United States. He specialises in commercial dispute resolution, investment structuring, and cross-border financial strategy, with a strong background in managing stakeholder interests across culturally and legally complex environments.
He has led multi-party negotiations, financial and tax audits, and strategic planning initiatives for multinational corporations, including in the construction, real estate, banking, and automotive sectors. His in-depth understanding of international tax law, regulatory compliance, and institutional governance makes him an asset in resolving high-value commercial disagreements and facilitating pragmatic outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Vice President – Tiger Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2016–2025)
Responsible for investment strategy, business development, financial oversight, and strategic expansion of a multinational construction group operating in the Gulf region. Oversaw projects valued at $12B+ across 32 companies.
Head of Investment & Business Development – ESTA Construction, Turkey & MENA & Russia (2010–2016)
Led corporate strategy, project feasibility, financial planning, and risk management for major construction and real estate ventures in Libya, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Russia.
General Manager & Board Member – Bayrock Investment LLC, New York, USA (2001–2007)
Managed global investment audits and led luxury real estate development including Rixos Hotels across Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine.
Group Financial Controller – Demir Group, Turkey & Uzbekistan (1999–2000)
Oversaw financial operations of multinational ventures in construction, food production, and agro-tech in Uzbekistan.
Assistant Manager, Accounting & Finance – Yazakisa Co. (Toyota Group), Turkey (1996–1999)
Directed financial planning, incentive management, and cash flow operations in a Toyota joint venture.
Audit and Tax Senior Manager – Coopers & Lybrand (PwC), Istanbul (1991–1996)
Led audit and tax advisory services for multinational clients in banking, automotive, and industrial sectors.
AREAS OF SPECIALISM:
- Commercial & Financial Dispute Resolution
- Cross-Border Investment Negotiations
- Strategic Business Restructuring
- International Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management & Internal Audit
- Joint Venture Structuring & Governance
- Due Diligence in Complex Transactions
- Conflict Prevention in Project Finance
- Stakeholder Engagement in Construction & Real Estate